Arbitrary code execution in Apache Spark



| Updated: 2021-10-20
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-17190
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Apache Spark
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU15993

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17190

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper security restrictions and insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An adjacent attacker with access to a Spark standalone cluster can send a specially crafted request that submits malicious input and execute arbitrary code on the master host, which could be used to conduct further attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Spark: 1.0.0 - 2.4.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://spark.apache.org/security.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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